Protecting the Leader

Synopsis

Ten-part BBC series looking at aspects of rock-climbing. A TV series for beginners with the accent on safety. With John Earle and Ron James. Episodes are: Mountain country, Basics, Learning to lead a climb, Protecting the leader, Climbing in twos, Harder climbs, Artificial climbing, Specialized techniques, Abseiling and prusiking, Crag rescue.

CAST

John Rickwood

Director

John Earle

Self

Ron James

Self

Chris Brasher

Narrator

John Rickwood

Director

John Earle

Self

Ron James

Self

Chris Brasher

Narrator